Savory Stir-Fried Beef with Sweet Onions in a Chinese-Style Sauce
Savory Stir-Fried Beef with Sweet Onions in a Chinese-Style Sauce is a delicious and quick meal perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Tender strips of flank steak are marinated in a flavorful blend of sauces and then stir-fried with sweet onions, garlic, and ginger to create a dish that bursts with umami goodness. This colorful stir-fry can be served over rice, noodles, or mixed with seasonal vegetables, making it an easy-to-customize option that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple vinegar (or dry apple juice)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional for sweetness)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, apple vinegar, cornstarch, and optional baking soda. Add the flank steak and marinate for about 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the sliced onions until translucent (3-4 minutes), then add garlic and ginger for an additional 30 seconds.
- Push the onions aside and add the marinated beef to the pan. Stir-fry until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Optionally drizzle hoisin sauce over beef in the last minute.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg